1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: The GenomeIndia Project is not a part of the global Human Genome Project (HGP).
Statement 2 is correct: The project is entirely funded, coordinated, and overseen by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Statement 3 is correct: The primary aim of the GenomeIndia Project is to build a comprehensive grid and reference catalogue of the unique genetic diversity of the Indian population.
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